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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 693.78 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 693.78 and 412.68 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 693.78 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/693.78 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 693.78 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 286,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,309.13/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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